Prince Hotel
S2: Ruby Lee (2)

Ruby just fell silent, tears flowing from both eyes. He was so desperate that he decided to plead with Louis. Ruby's whole life had never imagined she would kneel begging someone. He who had been so arrogant and arrogant, finally had to kneel pleading with Louis.

"A.I'm desperate, Louis.. No lawyer would help Peter, even if there was one, I'm sure only an incompetent lawyer. Every time you hear your name, the lawyer who initially approved Peter's case, just backtracks" Ruby's sob "father and mother are devastated.The only freedom Peter has is to help them get back on their feet"

"Go away.." said Louis softly, "I can't keep up with your request.. Peter....." Louis was silent ".. must still pay for all his deeds!"

Ruby stood with her head lowered, there was no hope or result even though she had to kneel all day, however, before coming to see Louis..Ruby herself has also realized the chances of winning are very small. But for her mother's sake..Ruby was willing to give up all her pride to meet Louis.

Slowly Ruby stepped foot towards the door, Louis glanced at Ruby who looked so desperate.

"Ruby.." said Louis.

Slowly Ruby looked at Louis.

"I'm sorry I couldn't help you with Peter" said Louis flatly, who was only replied with a flat smile by Ruby, "and I also apologize for taking your phone away secretly".

Ruby smiled wryly, "i've forgiven you a long time ago.." Ruby was silent ".I'm too tired to fight continuously"

The Simon Lee House,

Ruby returned to her house limp. He stood in his yard, staring at his house in despair. The house is large and beautiful, but in it is not as beautiful and warm as it looks.

Ruby took a deep breath and took heavy steps into the house. Just entering, he saw his father sitting blankly in the living room.

Slowly Simon Lee turned to look at Ruby, "where are you from?" asked Simon in a lethargic voice.

"I. just go out for a little while" Ruby said.

Simon Lee fell silent again, Ruby who initially wanted to go to Sharron's room finally disengaged her intention.

"Papa.." said Ruby while sitting near the father.

Simon looked at Ruby and smiled wryly.

"Is there a problem, papa?" ask Ruby back.

A listless nod answered Ruby's question.

"Is it a job problem?" ask Ruby.

"Why did you say that?!" hatch Ruby.

"Papa failed as a father, and also the husband even now failed as a businessman" Simon replied with tears slowly dripping.

"A.why?!" sahut Ruby who was surprised at the answer and tears of the father.. The usual Simon Lee was so firm, Ruby never even saw the father's tears.but, not with today, "what's with the company,pa?"

"News about your brother turned out to affect papa's business... Many have cancelled their projects. Papa's afraid.if it continues like this, then.." Simon Lee covered his face with both palms, "...Lee's Ship won't be able to survive"

"Pope.."

Simon took a breath and looked at Ruby then smiled wryly back, "papa.papa should how, Ruby.. Your mother's condition is still bad.. Peter's arrested now, papa's business is almost bankrupt. papa.papa really ruined, Ruby"

Ruby hugged her father, "no. won't!! We must rise again!!.. Ruby will help papa!!"

Luckas Residence, the,

Tok.dok..

The sound of knocking on the door made Vanya who was busy reading a book, looking at the door. A sweet smile instantly adorned his face, he closed the book he had in his hand and then rose to his feet.

"Lidya.." said Vanya.

Lidya returned Vanya's smile and entered the guest room that Vanya occupied. Both of Vanya's hands were seen carrying a glass of watermelon juice that Desya had just made. Lidya thrusts a glass of the juice at Vanya.

"Lidya. You guys spoil me too much. I think, if it takes longer here.I will be fat" said Vanya while receiving juice from Lidya.

Lidya laughed, "Louis wouldn't mind that of course, Vanya.."

Vanya laughed, "i object.."

Lidya sipped fresh watermelon juice, hot weather that stings.A glass of fresh watermelon juice is perfect for that afternoon.

"I forgot to tell you.. Louis called me earlier and he said he would take you and us to dinner together" said Lidya.

"really? But he didn't tell me.." said Vanya.

"He's busy with Luckas, Vanya.. So when I called her, she asked me to tell you"

Vanya nodded, "alright.."

"Oh yeah, both my parents are coming to New York.maybe in three days.."

Vanya swallowed her saliva with great difficulty, "Be..really?"